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Editor-in-chief Lucy Morris Sally Marie Rosie Nichols Tobias James Amelia Bazzone Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Isabelle Price Laszlo Balogh
Executive Editor Wildlife Editor Digital Editor Features Editor Photo/Sub Editor Photo Assistant Travel Editor Advertisement Director Editorial Assistant Logo Illustrator
Contributors KSENIYA DRAHUNOVA, LIUDMILA ESTRATOVA, TATIANA SEMENOVA, NIKA KOVAL, THEO SKUDLARK, KEN CANNING, EBBFLOW CORNWALL, FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES, BOUTIQUE CAMPING, MONSOON, PRIMARK, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, FATFACE, NATIONAL TRUST, F&F, RIVER ISLAND, KOKO BLOSSOM, LUCY SYLVESTER, TAKA TOMO, THE COUNTRY CRIB SOMERSET, SHOEZONE, CREW CLOTHING COMPANY, PEACOCKSDUNE LONDON, BEARMADE, TKMAXX.
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EDITOR’S LETTER THIS MONTH WORLD ENCOUNTER MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, LUCY JANE MARIE MORRIS, WRITES ON THE LAUNCHING OF WORLD ENCOUNTER, AND HER TRAVEL STORIES.
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FRED OLSEN WORLD CRUISE FOR 2025 FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES UNVEILS BRAND NEW 106-NIGHT ‘VOYAGE OF EXPLORATION AROUND THE WORLD’ CRUISE, INSPIRED BY JOURNEYS OF HISTORIC AND FICTIONAL EXPLORERS.
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Editor’s Letter
April 2023
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It is my delight to bring you, our readers, the first World Encounter, The Swanky Group Publishing House, brand new travel-themed magazine. In this issue, the World Encounter team got together to bring you our travel favourites - including essentials for an trip abroad. If you are looking to perfect your travel wardrobe for your family holiday look no further than page 18. I have been extremely fortunate throughout the years to experience some of the most fasinating destinations, cultures and food from across the globe. One destination that particularly sticks in my mind is that of one of the seven wonders of the world, Chichen Itza.
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Chichen Itza is divided in Old Chichen and Chichen Itza where you can find 6 Mayan Ruins in the Old Chichen section and about 20 Mayan Ruins in the New Chichen or Chichen Itza, making it a total of 26 Mayan Ruins to see on the Mayan Site. The main Mayan Ruin is the Chichen Itza Pyramid or El Castillo, but there are other equaly important as El Caracol or Observatory, The Temple of The Warriors and the Mayan Ball Game. If you ever have a chance to go to Chichen Itza definitiely don’t pass up that opportunity. In our next month main issues, we look forward to bring you our British Wild Island, where we will be chatting to industry experts and wildlife photographers.
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The ancient city of Chichen Itza is located in the state of Yucatan, eastern Mexico. Right in the middle of Merida Yucatan and the famous city of Cancún Quintana Roo, Chichen Itza is settled. Chichen Itza is beautiful and magnificent just as you must have already heard and it has plenty of Mayan Ruins to visit and get to know about its history.
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FEATURE
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new 106-night ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ cruise, inspired by journeys of historic and fictional explorers. Departing from Southampton on 6th January 2025, flagship Bolette will follow a similar route to the first world circumnavigation by explorers Magellan and Elcano in 1519. The cruise, which will take guests to destinations including Brazil, Argentina, French Polynesia, Mauritius and South Africa, will also cruise the south coast of Australia as British navigator Matthew Flinders did in 1801, and will call into places visited by the likes of Captain James Cook and Alexander Selkirk – the Scottish Sailor who was the inspiration for the Robinson Crusoe novel. During the first half of this epic voyage, there will be chances to enjoy the traditional and cultural artforms of South America, with opportunities to learn more about the Samba beats in Rio de Janeiro or learn the techniques of the Tango in Argentina. From here, guests can enjoy scenic cruising to admire the snow-capped peaks and rugged landscapes of the Chilean fjords, and take a tour to see the iconic Iguazu Falls. Throughout the cruise there will be chances to gain cultural insight into many societies and civilisations and encounter a variety of native wildlife including Magellanic Penguins in South America, Koalas and Kangaroos in Australia or the ‘Big Five’ in South Africa. This cruise will be unveiled exclusively to members of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Oceans club on 1st March, and will go on general sale on Friday, 3rd of March. All guests will enjoy up to £600 per person to spend on board plus free door-to-door transfers covering up to 250 mainland miles from the port, with the option to join and return to Liverpool departing on 4th January for an additional £400 per person for Interior and Ocean View cabins or £500 for Terrace Cabins and Suites. Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We have a real passion for curating creative and innovative itineraries, and this Grand Voyages really tells a story - retelling the tales of some of history’s greatest adventurers. “There are some incredible highlights, from seeing the mysterious Moai statues on Easter Island or exploring the tropical islands of the South Pacific with their volcanic landscapes, turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and pearl trade. “There’s chances to delve into the origins of music and dance in the birthplace of some of the greatest art forms in the world, or visit St Helena, the isolated British island that was once a crucial shipping port and the place where Napoleon was exiled. “In each destination there is something not to be missed, and we can’t wait to share all of these experiences with our guests.” Bolette’s 106-night T2505 ‘A Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ cruise. Departing from Southampton on 6th January 2025. Prices start from £11,499 per person. Enjoy free door to door transfers of up to 250 UK Mainland miles and up to £600pp on board spend. An option to depart from and return to Liverpool is also available, sailing on 4th January 2025 for an additional £400 per person for Interior and Ocean View cabins or £500 per person for Terrace Cabin and Suites.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a brand new World Cruise for 2025.
Below: Bolette at sunrise
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